9 Things you probably didn't know about flying

Aeroplane facts: 9 things you probably didn't know flying.

Blocked ears when sleeping during takeoff or landing can cause more damage

Try not to sleep during take-off and descent as you will not be swallowing as frequently

Angela Chalmers

By not doing anything to pop their ears, it means that the pressure change won’t be fixed which can cause other problems.

These include dizziness, ear infections and eardrum damage.

Or for the worst case scenario, nosebleeds and severe hearing loss can also occur.

Boots pharmacist Angela Chalmers states: “A quick change in altitude affects the air pressure in the ear. This leads to a vacuum in the Eustachian tubes which makes the ears feel blocked and sound dull.”

“Try not to sleep during take-off and descent as you will not be swallowing as frequently and this can lead to blocked ears.”

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Ears popping whist sleeping can be avoided when staying awake during takeoff

However, it’s not the only thing that can cause health problems on a plane.